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|introduction          = '''Carmen Electra''' is the first and only studio album by singer/model [[Carmen Electra]], and was released in February 1993. The album was largely written, produced and performed by [[Prince]] and other members of the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] band.
 
|introduction          = '''Carmen Electra''' is the first and only studio album by singer/model [[Carmen Electra]], and was released in February 1993. The album was largely written, produced and performed by [[Prince]] and other members of the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] band.
  
  
'''Recording process'''
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'''Sessions and compiling'''
  
 
The album was recorded from Spring, 1991 to Summer, 1992, although [[Good Judy Girlfriend]] dates back to late 1988 or early 1989 and was originally considered for inclusion on the unreleased [[Album: Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic|Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic]] album. [[Fantasia Erotica]] was also recorded earlier, in late 1989.
 
The album was recorded from Spring, 1991 to Summer, 1992, although [[Good Judy Girlfriend]] dates back to late 1988 or early 1989 and was originally considered for inclusion on the unreleased [[Album: Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic|Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic]] album. [[Fantasia Erotica]] was also recorded earlier, in late 1989.
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Tracks containing input by [[Prince]] which were recorded for potential inclusion on the album included [[Carmen On Top]], [[The Juice]], [[Power From Above]], [[Powerline]] and [[Go Carmen Go]] but they remain unreleased.
  
  
 
'''Promotion'''
 
'''Promotion'''
  
The album produced four singles, [[Single: Go Go Dancer|Go Go Dancer]], [[Single: Fantasia Erotica|Fantasia Erotica]] (both of which preceded the album's release), [[Single: Everybody Get On Up|Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Single: Fun|Fun]] (which was only available in limited numbers in 1998 through [[1-800 New Funk]] after originally being planned for a promotional release in 1991).  
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The album produced four singles, [[Single: Go Go Dancer|Go Go Dancer]], [[Single: Fantasia Erotica|Fantasia Erotica]] (both of which preceded the album’s release), [[Single: Everybody Get On Up|Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Single: Fun|Fun]] (which was only available in limited numbers in 1998 through [[1-800 New Funk]] after originally being planned for a promotional release in 1991).  
  
 
The album, originally titled '''On Top''', was planned for release in July 1992 (while [[Carmen Electra]] was the support act on the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]]), with the first single, [[Single: Go Go Dancer|Go Go Dancer]], preceding the release in June 1992, and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] sent commercials for the album to MTV.  
 
The album, originally titled '''On Top''', was planned for release in July 1992 (while [[Carmen Electra]] was the support act on the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]]), with the first single, [[Single: Go Go Dancer|Go Go Dancer]], preceding the release in June 1992, and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] sent commercials for the album to MTV.  
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# <b>[[Carmen Electra Segues#Segue # 1|Segue]]</b> (0:29)  
 
# <b>[[Carmen Electra Segues#Segue # 1|Segue]]</b> (0:29)  
 
# <b>[[Fun]]</b> (3:42) <sup>6</sup>
 
# <b>[[Fun]]</b> (3:42) <sup>6</sup>
# <b>[[Just A Little Lovin']]</b> (4:02) <sup>8</sup>
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# <b>[[Just A Little Lovin’]]</b> (4:02) <sup>8</sup>
 
# <b>[[Carmen Electra Segues#Segue # 2|Segue]]</b> (0:46)  
 
# <b>[[Carmen Electra Segues#Segue # 2|Segue]]</b> (0:46)  
 
# <b>[[All That]]</b> (4:29) <sup>6</sup>
 
# <b>[[All That]]</b> (4:29) <sup>6</sup>
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|musicians              = [[Carmen Electra]] - vocals
 
|musicians              = [[Carmen Electra]] - vocals
*[[Prince]] - all instruments, except where noted, on [[Go Go Dancer]], [[Good Judy Girlfriend]], [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Fantasia Erotica]], [[Everybody Get On Up]], [[Carmen_Electra_Segues#Segue_.23_1|Segue # 1]], [[Fun]], [[Just A Little Lovin']], [[Carmen_Electra_Segues#Segue_.23_2|Segue # 2]] and [[All That]]
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*[[Prince]] - all instruments, except where noted, on [[Go Go Dancer]], [[Good Judy Girlfriend]], [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Fantasia Erotica]], [[Everybody Get On Up]], [[Carmen_Electra_Segues#Segue_.23_1|Segue # 1]], [[Fun]], [[Just A Little Lovin’]], [[Carmen_Electra_Segues#Segue_.23_2|Segue # 2]] and [[All That]]. Background vocals on [[Everybody Get On Up]] (sampled from [[Get On Up]]) and [[This Is My House]]  
 
*[[Kathleen Johnson]] - background vocals on [[Go Go Dancer]]
 
*[[Kathleen Johnson]] - background vocals on [[Go Go Dancer]]
*[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - all instruments, except where noted, on [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]] and [[This Is My House]], guitar on [[Step To The Mic]], [[Everybody Get On Up]], and [[Just A Little Lovin']]
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*[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - all instruments, except where noted, on [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]] and [[This Is My House]], guitar on [[Step To The Mic]], [[Everybody Get On Up]], and [[Just A Little Lovin’]]
 
*[[Eric Leeds]] - saxophone on [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]], [[Fun]], [[Carmen_Electra_Segues#Segue_.23_2|Segue]] [# 2] and [[All That]] (sampled from [[Adore]])
 
*[[Eric Leeds]] - saxophone on [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]], [[Fun]], [[Carmen_Electra_Segues#Segue_.23_2|Segue]] [# 2] and [[All That]] (sampled from [[Adore]])
*[[Michael B.]] - drums on [[Step To The Mic]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin']]
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*[[Michael B.]] - drums on [[Step To The Mic]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin’]]
*[[Sonny T.]] - bass guitar on [[Step To The Mic]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin']]
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*[[Sonny T.]] - bass guitar on [[Step To The Mic]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin’]]
*[[Tommy Barbarella]] - keyboards on [[Step To The Mic]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin']]
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*[[Tommy Barbarella]] - keyboards on [[Step To The Mic]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin’]]
*[[Rosie Gaines]] - keyboards on [[Step To The Mic]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin']]
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*[[Rosie Gaines]] - keyboards on [[Step To The Mic]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin’]]
*[[Tony M.]] - vocals on [[Step To The Mic]] and [[Just A Little Lovin']], co-lead vocals on [[S.T.]]
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*[[Tony M.]] - vocals on [[Step To The Mic]] and [[Just A Little Lovin’]], co-lead vocals on [[S.T.]]
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monie_Love Monie Love] - background vocals on [[Step To The Mic]] and [[Everybody Get On Up]]
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monie_Love Monie Love] - background vocals on [[Step To The Mic]] and [[Everybody Get On Up]]
*[[Michael B. Nelson]] - trombone on [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin']]
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*[[Michael B. Nelson]] - trombone on [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin’]]
*[[Steve Strand]] - trumpet on [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin']]
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*[[Steve Strand]] - trumpet on [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin’]]
*[[Kathy Jensen|Kathy J.]] - baritone saxophone on [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin']]
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*[[Kathy Jensen|Kathy J.]] - baritone saxophone on [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin’]]
*[[Dave Jensen]] - trumpet on [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin']]
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*[[Dave Jensen]] - trumpet on [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin’]]
*[[Brian Gallagher]] - tenor saxophone on [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin']]
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*[[Brian Gallagher]] - tenor saxophone on [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin’]]
 
*[[Damon Dickson]] - vocal introduction on [[S.T.]]
 
*[[Damon Dickson]] - vocal introduction on [[S.T.]]
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_Players Ohio Players] - sampled instrumental track on [[S.T.]] (from [[Skin Tight]])
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_Players Ohio Players] - sampled instrumental track on [[S.T.]] (from [[Skin Tight]])
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*[[Kirk Johnson]] - mixing engineer on [[Go Go Dancer]]
 
*[[Kirk Johnson]] - mixing engineer on [[Go Go Dancer]]
 
*[[Tom Garneau]] - mixing engineer on [[Go Go Dancer]]
 
*[[Tom Garneau]] - mixing engineer on [[Go Go Dancer]]
*[[Michael Koppelman]] - recording engineer on [[Go Go Dancer]], [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]], [[Fantasia Erotica]], [[Fun]], [[Just A Little Lovin']] and [[All That]]
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*[[Michael Koppelman]] - recording engineer on [[Go Go Dancer]], [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]], [[Fantasia Erotica]], [[Fun]], [[Just A Little Lovin’]] and [[All That]]
*[[Keith "K.C." Cohen]] - co-producer and mixing engineer on [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]], [[Fun]], [[Just A Little Lovin']], [[All That]] and [[This Is My House]]
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*[[Keith "K.C." Cohen]] - co-producer and mixing engineer on [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]], [[Fun]], [[Just A Little Lovin’]], [[All That]] and [[This Is My House]]
 
*[[Ray Hahnfeldt]] - recording engineer on [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]], [[S.T.]] and [[This Is My House]]
 
*[[Ray Hahnfeldt]] - recording engineer on [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]], [[S.T.]] and [[This Is My House]]
 
*Mark Forrester - recording engineer on [[Step To The Mic]] and [[Everybody Get On Up]]
 
*Mark Forrester - recording engineer on [[Step To The Mic]] and [[Everybody Get On Up]]
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|thanks                = Special Thank to - The Power from above, my mother and father for exposing me to the arts and the world of dance, and for your love and support through all the years; my friends and family: Shane, Channa, Monica, Vanessa and my grandparents
 
|thanks                = Special Thank to - The Power from above, my mother and father for exposing me to the arts and the world of dance, and for your love and support through all the years; my friends and family: Shane, Channa, Monica, Vanessa and my grandparents
 
*Prince - Thank for all of your support, inspiration, guidance, support and love.
 
*Prince - Thank for all of your support, inspiration, guidance, support and love.
*Levi Seacer Jr., Tony M., Kirk, Damon, Rosie, Tommy, Sonny and Michael B. Prince and the N.P.G. for all your rib-eating', cornbread and collard greens -eatin' greasy finger lickin' funk.
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*Levi Seacer Jr., Tony M., Kirk, Damon, Rosie, Tommy, Sonny and Michael B. Prince and the N.P.G. for all your rib-eating', cornbread and collard greens -eatin’ greasy finger lickin’ funk.
 
*Thanx 2 - Benny Medina, all the employees of PRN and Paisley Park Studios, Greg Sain and the band, Marcus and Louise, the Steeles, Duane, Gilbert, Jill, Therese, Michelle, Robbie, Art and Joey.
 
*Thanx 2 - Benny Medina, all the employees of PRN and Paisley Park Studios, Greg Sain and the band, Marcus and Louise, the Steeles, Duane, Gilbert, Jill, Therese, Michelle, Robbie, Art and Joey.
 
*Robin Power and K-Dean.
 
*Robin Power and K-Dean.
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{{AlbumSinglesLine|
 
{{AlbumSinglesLine|
 
|Single = [[Single: Go Go Dancer|Go Go Dancer]]
 
|Single = [[Single: Go Go Dancer|Go Go Dancer]]
|B-side =  
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|B-side = [[Go Go Dancer]]
 
|Image  = Gogodancer single.jpg
 
|Image  = Gogodancer single.jpg
 
|Link  = Single: Go Go Dancer
 
|Link  = Single: Go Go Dancer
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{{AlbumSinglesLine|
 
{{AlbumSinglesLine|
 
|Single = [[Single: Fantasia Erotica|Fantasia Erotica]]
 
|Single = [[Single: Fantasia Erotica|Fantasia Erotica]]
|B-side =  
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|B-side = [[Fantasia Erotica]]
 
|Image  = Fantasiaerotica single.jpg
 
|Image  = Fantasiaerotica single.jpg
 
|Link  = Single: Fantasia Erotica
 
|Link  = Single: Fantasia Erotica
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{{AlbumSinglesLine|
 
{{AlbumSinglesLine|
 
|Single = [[Single: Everybody Get On Up|Everybody Get On Up]]
 
|Single = [[Single: Everybody Get On Up|Everybody Get On Up]]
|B-side =  
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|B-side = [[Everybody Get On Up]]
 
|Image  = Everybodygetonup single.jpg
 
|Image  = Everybodygetonup single.jpg
 
|Link  = Single: Everybody Get On Up
 
|Link  = Single: Everybody Get On Up
 
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{{AlbumSinglesLine|
 
{{AlbumSinglesLine|
|Single = [[Single: Fun|Fun]] (limited release only)<br>
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|Single = [[Single: Fun|Fun]] <small>(limited release only)</small>
|B-side =  
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|B-side = [[Fun|Mo'Fun]]
 
|Image  = Fun single.jpg
 
|Image  = Fun single.jpg
 
|Link  = Single: Fun
 
|Link  = Single: Fun
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# <b>[[Fantasia Erotica]]</b>
 
# <b>[[Fantasia Erotica]]</b>
 
# <b>[[Powerline]] </b>
 
# <b>[[Powerline]] </b>
# <b>[[Just A Little Lovin']]</b>
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# <b>[[Just A Little Lovin’]]</b>
 
# <b>[[All That]]</b>
 
# <b>[[All That]]</b>
 
# <b>[[This Is My House]]</b>
 
# <b>[[This Is My House]]</b>
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# <b>[[Fantasia Erotica]]</b>
 
# <b>[[Fantasia Erotica]]</b>
 
# <b>[[Powerline]] </b>
 
# <b>[[Powerline]] </b>
# <b>[[Just A Little Lovin']]</b>
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# <b>[[Just A Little Lovin’]]</b>
 
# <b>[[All That]]</b>
 
# <b>[[All That]]</b>
 
# <b>[[This Is My House]]</b>
 
# <b>[[This Is My House]]</b>

Revision as of 19:35, 3 October 2020

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Carmen Electra

Carmen Electra (Front Cover)

Album details


Released: 9 February 1993
Length: 43:53
Label(s): Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros.
Studio(s): Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA; Record Plant, Hollywood, CA, USA; Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA, USA

Charts, Certifications & Awards


Charts
This album has not charted in the USA
Certifications
This album has not received any certifications in the USA
Awards
This album has not received any awards in the USA

Singles released


Go Go Dancer
b/w Go Go Dancer
Gogodancer single.jpg
Fantasia Erotica
b/w Fantasia Erotica
Fantasiaerotica single.jpg
Everybody Get On Up
b/w Everybody Get On Up
Everybodygetonup single.jpg
Fun (limited release only)
b/w Mo'Fun
Fun single.jpg

See also


    

Alternate Album Configuration


  1. Go Go Dancer
  2. The Juice
  3. Carmen On Top
  4. Go On (Witcha Bad Self)
  5. Fun
  6. S.T.
  7. Go Carmen Go
  8. Good Judy Girlfriend
  9. Fantasia Erotica
  10. Powerline
  11. Just A Little Lovin’
  12. All That
  13. This Is My House


  1. Power From Above
  2. Carmen On Top
  3. Go On (Witcha Bad Self)
  4. Fun
  5. S.T.
  6. Go Carmen Go
  7. Good Judy Girlfriend
  8. Fantasia Erotica
  9. Powerline
  10. Just A Little Lovin’
  11. All That
  12. This Is My House
  13. Go Go Dancer
  14. The Juice (CD bonus track only)
Carmen Electra is the first and only studio album by singer/model Carmen Electra, and was released in February 1993. The album was largely written, produced and performed by Prince and other members of the New Power Generation band.


Sessions and compiling

The album was recorded from Spring, 1991 to Summer, 1992, although Good Judy Girlfriend dates back to late 1988 or early 1989 and was originally considered for inclusion on the unreleased Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic album. Fantasia Erotica was also recorded earlier, in late 1989.

Tracks containing input by Prince which were recorded for potential inclusion on the album included Carmen On Top, The Juice, Power From Above, Powerline and Go Carmen Go but they remain unreleased.


Promotion

The album produced four singles, Go Go Dancer, Fantasia Erotica (both of which preceded the album’s release), Everybody Get On Up and Fun (which was only available in limited numbers in 1998 through 1-800 New Funk after originally being planned for a promotional release in 1991).

The album, originally titled On Top, was planned for release in July 1992 (while Carmen Electra was the support act on the Diamonds And Pearls Tour), with the first single, Go Go Dancer, preceding the release in June 1992, and Warner Bros. sent commercials for the album to MTV.

The album was not released for another six months, however, and was not given much publicity upon its final release. The album did not enter the charts.



Track listing
CD
  1. Go Go Dancer (4:45) 1
  2. Good Judy Girlfriend (1:59) 2
  3. Go On (Witcha Bad Self) (4:09) 3
  4. Step To The Mic (3:16) 4
  5. S.T. (4:03) 5
  6. Fantasia Erotica (4:36) 6
  7. Everybody Get On Up (4:01) 7
  8. Segue (0:29)
  9. Fun (3:42) 6
  10. Just A Little Lovin’ (4:02) 8
  11. Segue (0:46)
  12. All That (4:29) 6
  13. Segue (0:12)
  14. This Is My House (3:28) 9


1 Written by Prince, Tony M. and Carmen Electra
2 Written by Prince (credited to Carmen Electra)
3 Written by Tony M. and Levi Seacer, Jr.
4 Written by Prince, Monie Love and Levi Seacer, Jr.
5 Written by Carmen Electra and Tony M.
6 Written by Prince and Carmen Electra
7 Written by Prince, Carmen Electra and Monie Love
8 Written by Prince and Tony M.
9 Written by Carmen Electra and Levi Seacer, Jr.



Personnel
Musicians


Production


Thanks
  • Special Thank to - The Power from above, my mother and father for exposing me to the arts and the world of dance, and for your love and support through all the years; my friends and family: Shane, Channa, Monica, Vanessa and my grandparents
  • Prince - Thank for all of your support, inspiration, guidance, support and love.
  • Levi Seacer Jr., Tony M., Kirk, Damon, Rosie, Tommy, Sonny and Michael B. Prince and the N.P.G. for all your rib-eating', cornbread and collard greens -eatin’ greasy finger lickin’ funk.
  • Thanx 2 - Benny Medina, all the employees of PRN and Paisley Park Studios, Greg Sain and the band, Marcus and Louise, the Steeles, Duane, Gilbert, Jill, Therese, Michelle, Robbie, Art and Joey.
  • Robin Power and K-Dean.
  • Joy Bailey - Thank for all you have done for me.
  • Damlondo, Scott-folks, Robyn Roseman, Melanie Andrews, Chris Stokes, Gerald, Tony Robinson and family, Damon Williams, Cold Crush, Cold Premiere, Jefflyn Dangerfield, Chris Tyler and family, James, Marcus, Tony, Shane, Buffy, Wanda - God bless.
  • Tina Decker - Thanks for putting 15 years of hard work into my dancing.
  • Diane C., 3-2-Tha Grill, Charles Spurling, Sean Cheesman, Tina Landon, Kings Island Productions, Kasha, Randee St. Nicholas, Jeff Katz, Lyn Goldsmith, Myron and Ballet of the Dolls, Pat from Minnesota Twisters and Tumblers.



Releases
LP, CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2

USA CD 925 338-2 center center center center
USA Cassette 925 338-4 center center center center
GER CD 7599-25338-2 center center center center

Variants, Special Editions and Reissues
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2

None

 

 

 
Additional Information

Promotion (at time of release) Trivia

  • An unreleased early configuration of the Carmen Electra album was compiled on 2 April 1992 (see Alternate Album Configuration column above).

References
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All Albums All Related Artists Albums 1993
Let’s Get Started
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